Natureways Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1987)
- Member Of:
- ZTA & SOAZ
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range canoe safaris
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $286 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Fiona Speedy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our experience was excellent; the guides; meals & accommodation; care & attention; very professional
Having never been on a Safari before we didn't know what to expect other than what our printed material told us. We were therefore impressed with the high standard of care and attention from all Natureways personnel; from the guides to the driver to the 'in-camp' personnel who were all very professional and courteous. The actual amount of wildlife we saw and the knowledge we acquired from the Safari itself was a little over-whelming so we started taking notes! Our Natureway Safaris is so good we are planning another. Congratulations to Natureways Safaris.
Great Guides, Great Crew and a Perfect Vacation with Natureways Safaris
My friend and I recently did the Odyssey Safari 6-night Package with Natureways. We canoed with Craig and Elijah for 2 days, and stayed at Camp Zambezi for 3 more days. It was my first time canoeing in long distance and Craig and Elijah made sure that everything was calm and safe for me. They were very attentive and protective. The trip itself was also very educational as I learned so much about wild animals and their behaviors, plants, flowers, birds, trees, soil, and African culture. The four of us chatted every night at dinner about world cultures and exchanged thoughts and points of view. We had an amazing crew and not only did they cook delicious meals every day, they also went out of their way and baked us a cake and got us a bottle of Amarula! The crew was polite, efficient, punctual and effective and under the great leadership of Craig and Elijah. I especially enjoyed our daily walk in the wilderness to track down animals based on their footprints, and getting up close and personal with lions and elephants! The most amazing thing was that the whole trip made me rethink about my role as a human being with nature and animals, and what I can to do to support and protect our ecosystem. This realization couldn't have happened without this amazing educational trip given by Natureways Safari. Thank you guys! You rock!
HK
Email Petra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mind-blowing experience provided by Natureway Safaris
Having traveled extensively, it becomes more and more difficult to still find the WOW-factor. I also didn't know what to expect when I boarded the plane from Hong Kong to meet my friend from NY in Zimbabwe for what turns out to be an unforgettable, mind blowing adventure.
First stop in Zimbabwe was Victoria Falls to run the marathon there and then we transferred in our own little jet (aka a 4-seater Cessna) to Mana Pools National Park. We were picked up from the airstrip by Natureway's guide Craig and team leader Elijah; the welcome committee at the camp was assisted by a young elephant bull nibbling on tree leaves.
We were blown away by the beauty of nature - the escarpment side by side with the grand Zambezi river, being home and playing ground for manifold and rich wildlife.
Natureway's team provided excellent and very personal, friendly and attentive service, topped by the extreme wealth of knowledge of our two guides Craig and Elijah about the fauna & flora at Mana Pools National Park. I loved every minute of canoeing down the river and being on the educative and exciting walking safaris.
Living in a hectic, fast paced and always connected city, the moments of pure silence on the river and the encounters with wildlife were providing the long missed feeling of being connected to Mother Earth and feeling grounded again.
Simply superb! One of the best holidays in a long time ... I will miss the nightly Hippo symphony, I will miss Mama Africa!
Thank you, Natureways Safari, for providing this experience and for having such a passionate and professional team! You more than exceeded expectations ....!! Keep up the good work.
CH
Email Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience with Natureways
My friends and I just completed the Mana Shoreline trip. To say everything was fantastic is an understatement it was an absolutely amazing experience. The staff were polite and well mannered and looked after us as if we were in a 5 star hotel. The guides Andy and Takesure were extremely professional and looked after us on and off the river and ensuring that we had the full wildlife experience whilst being completely safe. Highly recommend Natureways as a tour company and operator for anyone wishing to explore Zimbabwe.
Email Andy Saunders | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique safari experience, without the dust and noise
Very safe guides, excellent catering, wonderful sights and animals. Have been on two other Zambezi canoe safaris, they are always good and the best way of getting close to animals without disturbing them.
Pleasantly surprised to see ice-cold drinks still possible after 4 days!
Email Philip | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
two of us with private guide and vehicle for photography at Mana Pools
Camp facilities as expected, camp staff all excellant as was food and drink. Guides super knowledgeable and drives/walks very good with some adrelin fixes thrown in. As a photographer the only grouse I have is the vehicles used have a large cab on the front, (normally customised and removed). This prevents photo opportunities over the heads of the guide /driver and also inhibits ineraction with guide/driver as communication is through a "window". Having said that it didn't really affect us as we were "only two" and had plenty of room. I wouldn't want to be sitting on the front seats on a full vehicle as undoubtedly your view would be inhibited. Still, had a brilliant time and Mana Pools is a must................will go again and Naturways if I'm sure of the vehicle utilisation.
DE
Email Joerg + Silvio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Africa at its best - encounters with Mother Nature at eye-level
The 6-day-canoe-safari with Natureways was one of the best - if not THE best - African experience we´ve ever had. From start to end it was the perfect trip.
Beginning with the super friendly and highly responsive reservation manager Kelly-Anne during planning and booking it continued throughout the journey with the professional and reliable organization, the experienced friendly and knowledgable guides Norman, Manu and Trust and also includes the variety of meals and catering - our expecations were exceeded each day.
Paddeling down the crystal clear Zambesi waters one finds himself or herself surrounded by great landscapes and wildlife. During the numerous encounters with Hippos, Crocs, Elephants and also at night in our little tent we always felt safe and secure.
Being so close to nature, looking at an unspoiled starry sky and jumping into the refreshing clear Zambesi water is just an unforgettable experience!
Email Peter | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chitake
Went to Chitake, Zimbabwe with Natureways sharing their temporary camp with another group who had their own guide with vehicle. We therefore had the sole use of Natureways vehicle and guide who they supplied at a much lower price than if we had gone with our own guide and Andy the Natureways guide was excellent.
The camp staff were always helpful and friendly and a credit to the company, the meals were good and the drinks were nice and cold which is much needed in the heat at Chitake. The only failing was the quality of the tent whose zips were always jamming and breaking, not good when you are trying to get in in the dark so they need to upgrade or repair the zips.
Overall though thoroghly enjoyed our trip to Chitake with Natureways and would recommend them to anyone thinking of going there.
US
Email Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
2nd canoe trip in as many years--both fantastic
Last year was the Mopane canoe and this year I did a private 3-night trip with the Shoreline itinerary, but camping on the islands. Outstanding combo. Guides Norman and Manu were excellent and we saw probably 150 elephants on the trip, plus many other mammals and birds. The day I spent in Natureways camp before leaving on the canoe trip was rewarding. We saw animals from the vehicle and on foot.
The trip was booked through Doug Macdonald because the bulk of my Mana Pools trip was with him. I appreciated this unusual hybrid trip being made available to me.
US
Email rafi&roxy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
epic zambezi
mobile canoo safari in mana pool zimbauwe is one of the gratest experiance we had in our life.
on the water we had to manouver the hippos and crocs...some fast heart beat moments.
our team moved our camp each day to a new location by the river....fantastic.
walking safaris...extra ordiner.